IOS Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Xcode), Developer Workflows

Cupertino, California, United States - Software and Services

At Apple, we build products that enrich people’s lives. The Tools and Frameworks group empowers developers inside and outside Apple to build amazing products for our platforms using Xcode, Xcode Cloud and more. Our team develops the testing experience in Xcode, in addition to the UI Testing API that ships as part of XCTest. Testing is a key part of building high‑quality applications, and as a member of this team you’ll play a significant role in shaping the tools used by millions of developers every day to validate their code. This position entails designing and implementing the full testing experience—from UI in Xcode down to the OS‑level daemons that power them—we engineer the testing solutions Apple provides.

Description

The Testing Experience Engineering team is seeking an experienced, creative and highly motivated software engineer to design and build next‑generation testing products, infrastructure, and workflows. As a member of the team you’ll work with engineers across Apple to design new features that enhance developer workflows and productivity, focusing heavily on details that enhance the user experience. In this role, you will design and build Xcode’s testing frameworks and user interfaces – the products that empower testing. You’ll be responsible for shaping service architectures and APIs, building robust client implementations, and delivering rich user interfaces. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for software development, systems programming, a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, and experience with Apple’s platforms and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with Apple platform development using Xcode
• Professional experience with compiled programming languages such as Swift, Objective‑C, C/C++, Java/Kotlin
• Deep understanding of operating system concepts (e.g., cross‑process communication)
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience designing and engineering shipping products
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and build systems software with a customer focus
• Passionate about details and comfortable with complex, multi‑faced problem spaces
• Passion for developer‑focused UX, tools, and API design
• Comfort with large and established codebases, including complex debugging scenarios

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career, and other benefits such as discretionary stock programs and bonuses. Relocation may also be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Accessibility

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.